I have read enough about the main ingredient in shampoos to know that I don't want to put the stuff on my head anymore.

People - for thousands of years - managed quite well without these toxic based, chemical filled shampoos we now readily use.

For the time being I am using Bicarbonate of Soda (Baking soda) and plain conditioner.

I used a baby's bottle [without a teat of course] filled with 3 TEASPOONS (=1 Tablespoon) of Bicarb of Soda and filled to the top with warm water.

That was 8 Fluid Ounces [Equivalent to 224 ml, 1 Cup or Half a pint].

Soak over the hair massaging in the mixture. Add a bit at a time. Continue to massage in for about 2 minutes.  I rinsed with cool water.   Then apply your conditioner as normal and rinse and towel dry.

My hair does feel alot silkier and less frizzy, but then it would as it's not been stripped of its natural oils by harsh cleaning agents found in shampoos.

I am told it will take about 2-4 weeks til my hair adjusts properly.

Have you a shampoo substitute you can share with me? I would like to view all possible ideas to try.

THANK YOU

Monique

 EXTRA READING: About Sodium Laureth Sulfate  http://www.healthy-communications.com/slsmostdangerousirritant.html

5th November 2008 - UPDATE

I have found an alternative that will suit me.

Potato Flour Shampoo

Adapted from "Natural Beauty For All Seasons" by
Janice Cox

Make this non-soap shampoo if your hair is really dry.

Mix 1/4 cup potato flour with 2 cups water in a
saucepan. Mix well with a wire whisk until smooth and
creamy. Gently warm the mixture on low heat for 20
minutes, but do not boil. Remove from heat and stir in
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar. Let the shampoo cool
completely, then pour into a clean container. Use this
as you would any shampoo product.

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When you get your bananas home from the supermarket, before you put them in the fruit bowl - take them off the 'hand' and put them in seperately.  

If bananas are left together they ripen faster.

Monique

PS: Apparently if you peel your banana upside-down you don't get those stringy bits.  I keep forgetting to do that and only realise when it's too late!

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If chlorine from swimming pools is turning your blonde  
tresses green or just giving your hair an unwanted scent,  
eliminate the problem with a ketchup shampoo. To avoid a  
mess, do it in the shower. Massage ketchup generously into  
your hair and leave it for fifteen minutes, then wash it  
out, using baby shampoo. The odor and color should be gone.

Found this in an Ezine today.

Monique  

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Well, this is a new one on me.

I needed to remove a sticky label from a plastic box and went to search on Thriftyfun for a quick solution. I would normally use Nail Varnish remover but I know that on plastics it leaves the surface a bit rough. (Excellent on glass though).

One fellow Thriftyfun member suggested Mineral Turpentine. Well, I have normal turps so tried that. Wow... it whipped it off quick as you like.  I had previously soaked the label off but was left with all the icky sticky stuff underneath.  Lightning fast!

Wash the item afterwards with hot soapy water.

Icky sticky labels come off in double quick time with good ol' Turpentine!

Monique 

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You won't mind taking out the rubbish so often if you line the bin with three bags at a time - remove rubbish, and your back-up's already there!

Monique 

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No More Mosquitoes
Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. It will keep the mosquitoes away.

Monique

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Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup.
Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.

Monique

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Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth.
It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair.

Monique

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Have cookies stuck on the cookie sheet? Try sliding a piece  
of dental floss between a stubborn cookie and the baking  
sheet, then gently pull forward to enjoy an unbroken treat.  

One might be able to apply this to other things too, like getting the pizza from the oven tray off in one piece etc.

Copied from an eZine.

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Before I throw out the junk mail that comes through the post (in the recycling bin of course) I cut out the address.

I save them to use as returns labels when I send out parcels (for eBay etc). Now I don't dread the junk mail coming any more!

Monique

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I store my food tins upside down.

I started storing my cat food upside down because my cat prefers the jelly/gravy more than the meat.    I found it makes the contents come out easier.  Now I do it with all my food tins in the pantry.

Anything for a simpler life!

Monique

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I like to have some tinned peaches sometimes but need to cut down my sugar intake so once the tin is opened I WAS tipping the juice down the drain and washing the peaches in water.

I hate any waste so thought to save it. I bought a lollipop maker from a cheap shop last summer. It is a mould for four lolly's and each one has a lid that acts as a stick once frozen.

Yes, you guessed it, I saved the light syrup from the peaches and froze them. I can't eat them but my visiting nephews and nieces can!

Monique

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